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09 Jul 2026 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of security services at County Buildings, located in Stafford, UKG24 region. This contract involves providing a robust and adaptable security and entry management service for a historic civic building that hosts diverse public events and meetings. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method below the threshold. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 p.m. on 5th August 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 29th July 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 1st November 2026 and end on 31st October 2029, with an estimated contract value of £432,000 gross.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those that can offer a dynamic, intelligence-led approach to security management. Organisations that are adept at handling security within settings that require a balance of public access and safety, such as historic and civic properties, will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement through an open competition with a focus on both quality (60%) and price (40%).

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Security Services at County Buildings

Notice Description

The Tenderer shall provide a resilient and responsive guarding service that controls entry to the building, manages the secure and orderly operation of public access meetings, supports the safety of elected members, employees and other building users, and contributes to the organisation's wider protective security arrangements. The Tenderer shall be intelligence led, risk-based and capable of adapting dynamically to changes in threat, attendance levels, protest activity, disorder, safeguarding concerns, suspicious behaviour, emergency situations or revised client instructions. The premises are a historic civic building with regular attendance by elected members, officers, invited guests, contractors, press/media representatives and members of the public. The building hosts formal meetings, democratic proceedings and other public facing activity. The Tenderer shall recognise that the operating environment combines the requirements of a public building, a workplace, a democratic venue and a heritage setting. Security arrangements shall therefore balance safety, access, professionalism, discretion, preservation of the historic environment, customer care and legal compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064445-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

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